Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Viticulture

Diploma of Viticulture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC51524
State Code:
BJS3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
01/05/2024
Approved Date
08/11/2024
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
594
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/05/2024
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/05/2024 Current Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of those in management roles within the viticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- four (4) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- two (2) must be from the electives listed below
- two (2) from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All six (6) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCU14 AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures 90 Unit of competency
OBJ56 AHCPHT508 Develop a grape production plan 160 Unit of competency
OBK33 AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements 35 Unit of competency
OBJ32 AHCWAT503 Manage water systems 45 Unit of competency
OBJ50 AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production 24 Unit of competency
OBK39 AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops 45 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Two (2) electives must be chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCT54 AHCPHT409 Develop a crop regulation program 90 Unit of competency
OCT14 AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program 90 Unit of competency
OFB83 AHCORG514 Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan 110 Unit of competency
BAQ77 AHCCHM501 Develop and manage a chemical use strategy 50 Unit of competency
OBK28 AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan 50 Unit of competency
OCS93 AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems 110 Unit of competency
OBJ57 AHCPHT507 Evaluate grapes for production 125 Unit of competency
OBJ55 AHCPHT509 Evaluate wine 90 Unit of competency
OCT01 AHCBIO301 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest 50 Unit of competency
BAM54 AHCMOM502 Implement a machinery management system 35 Unit of competency
OFB34 AHCWRK410 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 55 Unit of competency
AVI45 TLIL5019 Implement and monitor transport logistics 40 Unit of competency
OBJ54 AHCPHT510 Manage a wine making process 180 Unit of competency
OCU21 AHCBER503 Manage active operational emergency disease or pest sites 120 Unit of competency
BAQ17 AHCMOM501 Manage machinery and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OFC33 AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes 80 Unit of competency
OBK30 AHCBUS513 Market products and services 40 Unit of competency
OBK31 AHCBUS514 Negotiate and monitor contracts 35 Unit of competency
BAN08 AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology 90 Unit of competency
OFB30 AHCWRK521 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program 110 Unit of competency
OFB88 AHCORG509 Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification 125 Unit of competency
OBK26 AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports 60 Unit of competency
OBK29 AHCBUS515 Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders 80 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEY2 AHC51519 Diploma of Viticulture Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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